Yearly Archives: 2014

How to Become a Flight Dispatcher

Requirements for Becoming a Flight Dispatcher Working as a flight dispatcher is a great career for someone with a passion for aeronautics and organization. While it may sound like a challenging career to pursue, the requirements are not too hefty. Anyone with determination and some basic prerequisites can earn their credentials for this exciting career. […]

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ADX Essentials

10 July 2014 Author: James T. Holman, CFI, ADX Graduate, Sheffield School of Aeronautics, 2012 ADX Knowledge Test: The Basics If you’re in the market for Dispatch training and can’t seem to shake the intimidation of the required FAA knowledge test, you are not alone! The dreaded ADX test haunts many considering training for the […]

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Are You a Good Fit for Flight Dispatch?

Working as a flight dispatcher for airlines can be an exhilarating, demanding and financially stable job. However, just having an interest in airplanes and flying is not the only component of being a successful dispatcher. The following provides an overview of some of the most common traits present in thriving flight dispatchers. Clear and Strong […]

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From a Store front to South Florida – Aircraft Dispatch School Selection

My journey to Sheffield began while stopping in an aviation store In Houston in the summer of 2007. In the window of the store was an advertisement for Aircraft Dispatcher classes at an area Junior College. Out of curiosity, I began to research Aircraft Dispatching as it had peaked my interested. I soon found myself […]

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Advanced International Flight Planning Course

The field of Aeronautics can be a challenging, rewarding, and exciting career. Many aeronautic schools now even offer international flight planning courses for those interested in working with international airlines. Course Details These courses can usually be taken in just a few days. Many schools do require certain prerequisites but those will differ depending upon […]

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Aircraft Dispatcher 5 Week Course – January 2015

January 5th – February 6th Our 5-week Aircraft Dispatcher course is FAA approved for 200 hours. Classes are held from 8:00 am until 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday. Computer labs are usually scheduled after 5:00 pm. The FAA Aircraft Dispatcher Knowledge Test is usually administered during the first half of the course and the FAA […]

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Where Aircraft Dispatchers Work

Most airlines have all their aircraft dispatchers working in a single location. These control centers are crucial to airline operations and are found near airports across the United States. Trained aircraft dispatchers may find employment in their own backyards, or they may have the opportunity to travel somewhere new and exciting. These are just a […]

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Searching & Deciding on an Airline Dispatcher School

Blog #2 by R.R. (Sheffield Graduate) I began looking at courses based in New Zealand and also world-wide. I had my eye on the Sheffield Course but looked at all sorts of courses. The most important factors for me included cost, location, content, reputation and type of qualification (if any,) that could be/would be awarded. […]

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Weather and Weight Load Planning

Load planners are aviation professionals who determine precisely how to distribute cargo, passengers, and fuel on a particular aircraft. Load planners use information collected and provided by aircraft dispatchers to make their calculations and generally do not finalize their plan until minutes before a plane leaves the gate. Heat waves and heavy storms are two […]

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When is a ceiling really sealing?

We have all been told old wives tales. Their problem is that they can take on a life of their own. Are the old wives right, is there a bit of truth to them, or are they just plain wrong? When it comes to ceilings as part of landing minimums the answer is a bit […]

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